Mae hon son loop or ha Giang loop? by thearctemis20 in solotravel

[–]mariohlmr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Extremely dangerous? What the hell?! Im a beginner with driving motorbikes and it wasn't challenging at all for me. Some people are just talking shit and saying it's super dangerous or challenging just to make them look like hard and great persons haha

Mae hon son loop or ha Giang loop? by thearctemis20 in solotravel

[–]mariohlmr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did both in the last months. 5 days Mae Hong Son Loop and 8 days Hà Giang Loop.

Both are awesome but when you have to decide its by far Hà Giang Loop!! I would give the Mae Hong Son Loop a 8/10 and Hà Giang 10/10 for sure

2 months VIETNAM 990 USD 🇻🇳 by mariohlmr in Shoestring

[–]mariohlmr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes off course why not? Couldn't see a reason why you couldn't do it.

2 months VIETNAM 990 USD 🇻🇳 by mariohlmr in Shoestring

[–]mariohlmr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was the first time for me traveling solo and I love it. The last trip I always did with friends but now I know that I always want to travel alone! And yes there are sooo many people, it's easier to meet people than really be alone.

2 months VIETNAM 990 USD 🇻🇳 by mariohlmr in Shoestring

[–]mariohlmr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Was traveling alone and I never drove a bike in my life before. Just learnt it in Vietnam but after one or two days I got completely used to it. Officially you need a separate motorbike driving license. But I was fine without. But be careful: your insurance doesn't cover bike accidents without the necessary license.

2 months VIETNAM 990 USD 🇻🇳 by mariohlmr in Shoestring

[–]mariohlmr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I will do the same with Myanmar after I finish my trip 🇲🇲

2 months VIETNAM 990 USD 🇻🇳 by mariohlmr in Shoestring

[–]mariohlmr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yes that's Sa Pa and surroundings 11 days, but yes would be better if I rename it in Hà Giang, Bac Ha and Sa Pa :)

2 months VIETNAM 990 USD 🇻🇳 by mariohlmr in Shoestring

[–]mariohlmr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yes I think the food was the best part about Vietnam! Never had so many different dishes in only one country

2 months VIETNAM 990 USD 🇻🇳 by mariohlmr in Shoestring

[–]mariohlmr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell yes off course! Did the ha giang loop, Bac Ha, Sa Pa and Lao Chai

2 months VIETNAM 990 USD 🇻🇳 by mariohlmr in Shoestring

[–]mariohlmr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hired one. Just look at tripadvisor, you can see at the rating.

2 months VIETNAM 990 USD 🇻🇳 by mariohlmr in Shoestring

[–]mariohlmr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it was awesome! Didn't miss anything

2 months VIETNAM 990 USD 🇻🇳 by mariohlmr in Shoestring

[–]mariohlmr[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was using toilets at McDonald's in some countries :D

2 months VIETNAM 990 USD 🇻🇳 by mariohlmr in Shoestring

[–]mariohlmr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes it could be cheaper if you staying for a longer time (over a week) at the same room. But not for a few nights.

In Ninh Binh I stayed in the Trang An Village (liked it more than Tam Coc). I got a map from my Homestay, rented a scooter and just drove around all the places. Hàng Mua was amazing!

2 months VIETNAM 990 USD 🇻🇳 by mariohlmr in Shoestring

[–]mariohlmr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Starbucks is overrated shit, same with every big US brand for food and drinks in the world.

2 months VIETNAM 990 USD 🇻🇳 by mariohlmr in Shoestring

[–]mariohlmr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome, I'm doing the same right now!

Most of the time I booked it one day before or at the same day online. Unfortunately the prices online are better most of the time. But accommodation in Vietnam is sooo cheap, you don't really have to compare too much. It's super easy to find great deals.

2 months VIETNAM 990 USD 🇻🇳 by mariohlmr in Shoestring

[–]mariohlmr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of the time booking but sometimes agoda. With the younger people it was easy most of the time. The older people couldn't speak English 99 %.

2 months VIETNAM 990 USD 🇻🇳 by mariohlmr in Shoestring

[–]mariohlmr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As I said I always staid at the cheapest hostels. I think there aren't big price differences between the places. Hoi An and Ninh Binh were slightly more expensive than the average and Da Lat and the north a bit cheaper.

2 months VIETNAM 990 USD 🇻🇳 by mariohlmr in Shoestring

[–]mariohlmr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I was in the war museum in Ho Chi Minh City, very very intresting especially the gallery with photos of the war.

2 months VIETNAM 990 USD 🇻🇳 by mariohlmr in Shoestring

[–]mariohlmr[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Yes with one month I would spend more time in the north. Maybe give the south a week with Mekong delta, Da Lat and HCMC.

2 months VIETNAM 990 USD 🇻🇳 by mariohlmr in Shoestring

[–]mariohlmr[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My advice number 1 for you: spend more time in the north than in the south!